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Available to LG Inform Plus subscribers, it provides information on what current legislation gives English and Welsh councils the power to do and what it requires them to do in law. Advanced searching and filtering options make it easy to find specific powers and duties based on legislation, business function and keyword, and results are easily exported in commonly used formats.
Arts and entertainment Function
Art commissions (1372) Service
A local administration may commission works of art from local or other artists for display in public buildings or other art exhibitions in the area.
Arts and creative classes (1791) Service
Creative arts classes enabling local residents the opportunity to discover and/or develop their creative potential
Arts development (884) Service
Support and development of arts in the local community. This is typically achieved by by giving residents the opportunity to take part in arts activities and also by providing information and support to local artists, arts groups and members of the public. The local authority may run arts projects in the community and work with local artists and other groups to plan future arts activity.
Arts organisations and events (838) Service
Provision of information and advice on local arts organisations, exhibitions and events.
Music rooms and recording studios (1517) Service
Provision of facilities such as music rooms and recording studios which can be used by local young people for practice in performing and in creating recorded material.
